Central Block Building

Berkshire Housing Development Corporation & Housing Services Inc.

Elderly & Family Housing:

Bostwick Gardens ; Capitol Square ; Christian Hill ; Clark Biscuit ; Crossway Tower ; Crossway Village ;

Epworth Arms ; George St. Apartments ; Holy Family Terrace ; Hyde Place ; Proprietors Fields

                                                

BOSTWICK GARDENS, 899 MAIN ST., GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 01230

Bostwick Gardens

Elderly only

29 total units                           
22 One Bedroom (2 handicapped accessible) 
7 Studio

Eligibility Guidelines Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

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Building Features - Bostwick Gardens is located about 2 miles south of downtown Great Barrington. A block away is the town senior center which offers various activities and lunches. There is a grocery store and department store within 1/2 mile. There is bus service available to Pittsfield and other area towns. These apartments were newly constructed in May 1987.  

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 

 

 
CAPITOL SQUARE, 379 NORTH ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Elderly only

69 total units
67 One Bedroom
2   Two bedroom 

Eligibility Guidelines - Applicants must be at least 62 years of age in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 236 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

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Rents - Rents are based on 30% of monthly income for Section 8 eligibility with allowances for ongoing medical expenses. Heat, hot water, cable, electric & appliances are included in the rent. Applicants with higher incomes pay the basic rent or 30% of their monthly income whichever is greater, not to exceed the market rent. Heat, hot water, electricity, cable T.V. and appliances are included in the rent.

Capitol Square is conveniently located in downtown Pittsfield where shopping, churches, Post Office, doctors and hospital are within walking distance. There is also bus service to all areas of the city and county. The Senior Center is located across the street and offers such activities as lunches, health clinics, traveling groups, bingo, swimming at the YMCA and bowling. There is also an adult day care center located adjacent to the building.    For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 
   
CHRISTIAN HILL COMMONS , 27 Christian Hill Rd., Great Barrington, MA  01230
 

Individual & Family

 

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

Floor Plans:

Typical Four Bedroom Layout

Typical Three Bedroom Layout

Typical One & Two Bedroom Layouts

40 One bedroom units

Income eligibility requirements apply. For more details, please contact Bonny Bedard at 413-499-1630 x 125 or send her an email. Please see listing below for a complete profile.

 
   
CLARK BISCUIT APARTMENTS , 179-191 ASHLAND ST.,NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
 

Elderly & Family

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To view typical floor plans:

One Bedroom layouts

1.  Two Bedroom layouts

2.  Two Bedroom layouts

3.  Two Bedroom layouts

4.  Two Bedroom layouts

5.  Two Bedroom layouts

43 One and two bedroom units

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to enter into a contract. Income eligibility requirements apply. For more details, please contact Bonnie Mullett at 413-499-1630 x 129 or send her an email. Please see listing below for a complete profile.

Full time students not eligible for this housing.

    

Converted from a vacant historic mill building, this 43 apartment unit will provide affordable rental apartments for families. Located in Downtown North Adams where shopping, churches, post office, library and banks are in walking distance. There is also local bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 
CROSSWAY TOWER, 130 High Street, Lee, MA  01238

Elderly only

13 One Bedroom Apartments

(two handicapped accessible)

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

please contact Bonny Bedard at 413-499-1630 x 125 or send her an email.

            Click here to view full propery profile & income limits

Crossway Tower is conveniently located on High Street in Lee where shopping, churches, post office, library and banks are easily accessible. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns.

 

There is an on site resident manager and maintenance service and community lounges. There is an elevator, coin operated laundry room on each floor.  The building has locked entry doors and each apartment contains emergency pull cord system, heat and smoke detectors for added safety and security.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 
CROSSWAY VILLAGE APARTMENTS, 21 Crossway, Lee, MA  01238

Elderly only

37 One Bedroom Apartments

(5 handicapped accessible)

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

please contact Bonnie Mullett at 413-499-1630 x 129 or send her an email.

            Click here to view full propery profile & income limits

Crossway Village is conveniently located on Crossway in Lee where shopping, churches, post office, library and banks are easily accessible. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns.

 

There is an on site resident manager and maintenance service and community lounges on each floor. There is an elevator, coin operated laundry room on each floor, congregate meal site, computer training room, beauty shop, and gymnasium.  The building has locked entry doors and each apartment contains emergency pull cord system, heat and smoke detectors for added safety and security.

This property is completely non- smoking.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 
EPWORTH ARMS, 350 WEST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Elderly only

39 total units
27 One Bedroom (3 handicapped accessible)
11 Studio
1 Two bedroom (resident managers unit)

Eligibility Guidelines - Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as in the property profile. Eligibility for studio apartments, applicant must be at least 60 years of age or in need of handicapped accessible unit.

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Bui1ding Features - Epworth Arms is located close to downtown Pittsfield and is accessible by car, bus or walking. There is a convenience store and church next to the property. These apartments were newly constructed in October 1988.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 
   
GEORGE STREET APARTMENTS , 18 GEORGE ST., PITTSFIELD, MA  01201
   

Elderly & Family

6 Apartments

Building Features:

George Street, conveniently located in Pittsfield off of Route 7, has ample parking, and is very near a large and well known grocery store. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns. No pets allowed

Income Limits:

1 person - Annual income cannot exceed $34,500

2 persons - Annual income cannot exceed $39,420

3 persons - Annual income cannot exceed $44,340

Please contact Berkshire Housing's Leasing Manager for up to date guideline information, (413) 499-1630 x 129 or you may contact her by email.

For current vacancies - click here.

 
   
HOLY FAMILY TERRACE, 611 STATE ST., NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247

Holy Family Terrace

Elderly only

39 total units
28 One Bedroom (3 handicapped accessible)
10 Studio
1 Two bedroom (Resident Managers unit)

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES - Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

       Click here to view full propery profile & income limits

**These income limits are approved by HUD as an exception to the very low income limits. They may be decreased upon notification from HUD.

BUILDING FEATURES - Holy Family Terrace is newly constructed, completed in September 1991, it is located on the west side of North Adams, adjacent to Holy Family Church at the foot of Mt. Greylock. Downtown North Adams or Williamstown is within a short bus or car ride.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 

 

 
HYDE PLACE, 41 RAILROAD ST., LEE, MA 01238

Hyde Place

Elderly only

41 total units
31 One Bedroom (3 handicapped accessible)
10 Studio (2 handicapped accessible)

Eligibility Guidelines- Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

Click here to view full propery profile & income limits

**Applicants may have income up to these amounts but preference is given to applicants falling within the lower amounts.

Building Features - Hyde Place is conveniently located on Main St., in Lee where shopping, churches, post office, library and banks are easily accessible. There is also bus service to Pittsfield and other area towns. These apartments were newly constructed in January 1985.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 
   
PROPRIETORS FIELDS, 118 CHURCH ST., WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267

Proprietors Fields

Elderly only

60 total units
57 One Bedroom (5 handicapped accessible)
3 Two Bedroom (1 handicapped accessible)

Eligibility Guidelines - Applicants must be at least 62 years of age, or in need of an accessible unit in accordance with the requirements set forth for HUD 202 projects and must fall within the income limits as listed in the property profile:

       Click here to view full propery profile & income limits

Building Features - Proprietors Fields constructed in November 1979 is located just off of Main St., in Williamstown. A short walk or bus ride will bring you to the center of town. The town senior center or Harper Center is located adjacent to the Proprietors Fields property and offers many activities including hot lunches, exercise, dance and cooking classes, health clinics, bingo, bridge, entertainment and social functions. Transportation is also provided for medical and social appointments, grocery shopping and banking and visiting to local nursing homes. Some of these activities require a voluntary donation.

For current vacancies and an application - click here.

 

General information for all properties:

Waiting List Selection - Waiting list selection will be done on a first come first serve basis in accordance with date and time of application. HUD requires that a percentage of units be rented to applicants with lower incomes that are listed. Please note that this may affect the selection order of applicants.

Rents - Rents are based on 30% of monthly income with allowances for ongoing medical expenses and electricity. Heat, hot water, and appliances are included in the rent. (Please see information on rents for Bradford Arms)

Pets - Pets are allowed in accordance with Berkshire Housing's pet policy.

Social Services Department - A Social Service Coordinator is on staff at Berkshire Housing to assist residents with assessment and provide coordination of needed services for a healthy, safe and happy living environment.

Apartment Features - There is an on site resident manager and maintenance service. There is a furnished community room with kitchen, a coin operated laundry room and an elevator. (There is no elevator service at Bostwick Garden or Proprietors Fields). Many sites have an outdoor sitting area. Ample parking is available at most sites, however some are limited. The building has locked entry doors and is equipped with an intercom system and each apartment contains an emergency pull cord system, heat and smoke detectors for added safety and security.

Apartments are rented without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. Federal law prohibits the discrimination against individuals with handicaps. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to rules, policies, practices and services making them accessible and permit assistive animals when they provide tenants with equal housing opportunities.

*Income includes social security, SSI, pensions, wages, alimony, interest, dividends and 2% of all non income producing assets or assets disposed of for less than fair market value. There is no asset limitation.